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I use the same type of fuse in my Series 3 and have a 50A fitted.

Had to use them in January to recover my diesel tin top when it had an injector fail. They were excellent, got straight through to them and they arranged recovery quickly. Well worth the money especially as the policy covers me and the wife in any vehicle.

A history of Robin Hood Engineering can be found on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_Engineering

There is an adjuster on the cable where the cable passes through the rear beam near the differential, this adjusts the slack, there is no adjustment at the handbrake lever end. Nigel.

Helen and I should be there as well. Nigel.

This is from the April 1998 sales brochure: The Series 3 and 3A had inboard shock absorbers whereas the NEW Series 3 has outboard. If you would like a pdf copy of the sales brochure drop me a message with your e-mail address. Nigel.

Sorry, unfortunately I will not be able to make it today. Nigel.

I fitted one of these last winter: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Facet-Posi-Flow-12v-Electronic-1-8-quot-Inch-Fuel-Pump-1-5-4-0-Psi-Low/361015158958?epid=1525018526&hash=item540e2e28ae:g:EI0AAOSwAL9UeXYH I was fed up of cranking the engine after the car had been sat for a few days to get fuel to the carb before it would start, the fuel was evaporating from the carb over time. The pump is 1.5 to 4.0 psi, I also have a DGV on a pinto and have not fitted a regulator. I now turn on the ignition and wait a few seconds for the pump to get fuel to the carb and the engine now starts instantly. I have had no problems at all with not using a regulator. The only downside to the pump is that it is quite noisy. Nigel.

I fitted these to my Series 3: AVO PA 160/105 - 16" open 10.5" closed with stem top Springs 10" free length 175lb A vast improvement over the original Zimmerites.

One for me as well please. Nigel.

I will tax the car at the end of the month so should be good to go to Gearheads as long as the car has survived its winter layup. Maybe meet up at your place as we did last year? How about the Robin Hood and Little John Pub at Aslackby for the 13/14th ? Robin Hood and Little John

I had to raise the windscreen on my Series 3 as I am tall. I used a piece of thin sheet steel to cover the gap, some U shaped rubber along the bottom edge then some black silicone sealant along the inside to keep the rain out.

Clutch cable sizes:

Are you sure that is a Series 3 ? It look's more like a Series 2, if you have a look at the North West Rhocar site there are pictures that help identify the different types of car by the style of front suspension http://nw.rhocar.org/identification.htm Nigel.

Ozz, I have sent you a PM.

Thank's Ozz

I am fitting an electric fuel pump and a Ford inertia switch but need another connector for the inertia switch, I am having trouble finding one and was wondering if anybody might have one gathering dust somewhere or know where I could find one. The connector part number is E8AB-14489-AA and looks like this: The inertia switch was fitted to the Focus and KA: Thanks, Nigel.

Hi, is this any better, I could email to you if you PM your email address. Nigel.

I fitted these to my Series 3 last winter: Shocks 13" Open with spherical bearings, 1" bumpstop, 3" travel, the price a year ago was £160 they are now £220 or best offer: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-13-open-Gaz-Gold-racing-aluminium-adjustable-shocks/323284346027?epid=633644743&hash=item4b453fa4ab:g:jpMAAOxyYYlRrPuF Springs 1.9", Length 9", Rate 125lbs: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Faulkners-Race-Racing-Rally-Competition-Suspension-Coilover-Spring-1-9-ID-/400512937829?var=&hash=item9c059e72db They made a huge difference over the original shocks, the suspension actually works now.

We plan to be there as well. Nigel & Helen.

Hi Al, sorry cannot make it either. My daughters flat move went wrong last weekend so we are back there this weekend as well. Kid's, who'd have em?

An enjoyable trip out, the car ran well which was good news after having the engine and gearbox out over the winter, managed to get home without getting too wet as well. Looking forward to the Stilton Cheese Run next Sunday. Nigel.

I am sure you will be able to work your magic with the weather.

Hi Al, Helen and I will be able to make it, maybe we could come to your place and drive up together. The winter maintenance has now been completed and I took the Hood out for its first run of the year today between showers. The maintenance consisted of: Engine and gearbox out to replace the clutch as there was some clutch judder. Clutch judder now gone, thanks again for the help getting the engine and gearbox back in. New pivot bars made for the front top suspension as the old ones had worn and there was play and various creaks coming from them. Replaced the original front shocks and springs which after 21 years and 31,000 miles were fit for the bin, some might say they should have been binned and never fitted. After fitting new GAX shocks and softer springs I now agree, the ride is much better. Fitted Daytime Running Lights to the nosecone grill. Role on summer. Cheers, Nigel.

This is how I did mine. Mounted the trigger wheel on the back of the crank pulley: Created a shoulder to mount the trigger wheel on with a lathe Trigger wheel was spot welded once position decided Made an adjustable bracket for the VR sensor: VR bracket bolts to bottom of engine: Nice and neat and has worked perfectly for the last 12 years.